Mysuru: In a historic endeavor a century ago, Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar of Mysuru constructed the Lalitha Mahal Palace, gracing it with an ornate gate that exuded regal opulence.

After standing for a century, the ornate gate of Lalitha Mahal Palace now faces an uncertain future as neglect and lack of maintenance pose a threat to its historic splendor.